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Memories of Yellow: A Game of Power & Chance by Jeremiah Quarshie
Jeremiah Quarshie's Memories of Yellow: A Game of Power & Chance , is currently showing at Gallery 1957 in Accra. Running from March 6th...
Mar 30


291 Galleries Set for Art Basel 2025 as Fair Introduces New Section
Art Basel has unveiled the lineup for its 2025 edition in Basel, Switzerland, set to take place from June 19–22, with preview days on...
Mar 15


Tyburn Foundation Unveils Landmark Residency Programme for African Artists in Spring 2025
The Tyburn Foundation is delighted to announce its international residency programme, launching Spring 2025, to promote artistic...
Mar 11

African Women Take the Lead in Art Sales, Defying Market Downturn
For the first time in art market history, female African artists collectively surpassed their male counterparts in auction sales in...
Mar 10

Omenaa Mensah Joins Tate’s Africa Acquisitions Committee, Becoming The First Polish Member
Polish philanthropist and art advocate Omenaa Mensah, of Ghanaian heritage, has been invited to join the prestigious Africa Acquisitions...
Mar 10

Koyo Kouoh Joins Jury for Art Basel’s New Awards Program
Art Basel has unveiled its latest initiative—the Art Basel Awards —a groundbreaking recognition platform set to spotlight artists,...
Mar 7

The 8th Edition of the LOEWE Foundation Craft Prize Announces Its Finalists
The Eighth edition of the LOEWE Foundation Craft Prize is positioned to be a landmark celebration of modern craftsmanship. This year, a...
Feb 22

Tate Acquires Amoako Boafo's 'Blank Stare' at 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair in Marrakech
Amoako Boafo's painting Blank Stare (2021), an oil on paper work measuring 100 x 70 cm, was acquired by the Tate during the 1-54...
Feb 6

The Cape of Arts: 10 Reasons to Visit Cape Town This February 2025
What many visitors are still discovering is its thriving arts and culture scene, which Time Out ranked “highest in the world for its quality
Feb 4

The Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism, and the Creative Economy Launches the Reimagining Hope Residency
The Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism, and the Creative Economy, in collaboration with MADhouse is proud to announce the launch...
Feb 1


Investec Cape Town Art Fair 2025 Program Highlight and List of Exhibitors
Investec Cape Town Art Fair, which takes place from 21 to 23 February 2025 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) has...
Jan 28

A Guide to Top 10 Art Events in Major African Cities in 2025
If you want to truly feel the profundity of Africa’s unmatched creativity, there’s no better way than diving headfirst into its most...
Jan 23

Top Stories That Got Us Talking in 2024
As usual, the new year has ushered us in with the expected busy January. If you followed the art market closely in 2024, you’d agree it...
Jan 9


10 Africans Who Shaped the Global Art Scene in 2024
As 2024 draws to a close, several Africans have left an indelible mark on the global art landscape, showcasing not only their creative...
Dec 23, 2024

Admission to the Whitney Museum of American Art Now Free for Visitors 25 and Under
The Whitney Museum of American Art has announced a significant initiative to make art more accessible to younger audiences. Beginning in...
Dec 19, 2024


Hospital Rooms Collaborate with The Art of Healing (TAOH) to fundraising for mental health projects in the UK & Nigeria
Hospital Rooms, the pioneering arts and mental health charity, is delighted to announce an exclusive collaboration with renowned Nigerian...
Dec 16, 2024

Ghana Culture Forum Launches New Website to Promote Art and Cultural Heritage
The Ghana Culture Forum (GCF) has unveiled a new website aimed at enhancing the visibility and promotion of Ghanaian cultural heritage,...
Dec 6, 2024

Agnès Brezephin Wins the Grand Prix Léopold Sédar Senghor du Dak'Art 2024, Receives Prize from the Senegalese Head of State
The Grand Prix of the Head of State Léopold Sédar Senghor was awarded, at the opening of the 15th Biennale of Contemporary African Art...
Nov 28, 2024

Christiana Ine-Kimba Boyle Leaves Pace for New York's Canada Gallery
Christiana Ine-Kimba Boyle returns to Canada gallery as partner and co-owner, after leaving her post as senior director of Pace Gallery....
Nov 7, 2024

Deutsche Börse Photography Foundation Prize 2025: Lindokuhle Sobekwa makes shortlist
The Deutsche Börse Photography Foundation Prize has unveiled its shortlist for 2025, featuring four international artists: Cristina De...
Oct 31, 2024
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